Hotel Anantara Plaza Nice France
Hotel Anantara Plaza Nice
12 avenue de Verdun 06000 Nice France
www.anantara.com/fr/plaza-nice
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas part of Minor Hotels Group.
Shareholders
Owner : Covivio // Hotel Chain : Minor Hotels Group
Date of Creation
December 2022
Hotel General Manager
With extensive experience in the luxury hotel industry, Arnaud Joly is taking the reins at Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel as General Manager. His career, marked by positions of responsibility in France and around the world, attests to his proven expertise. He has worked at the Prince de Galles in Paris as Executive Deputy General Manager and at the Bristol Paris as Financial Control Manager. Committed to innovation and operational excellence, his mission will be to strengthen the hotel’s position as one of the region’s leading establishments, while enhancing the customer experience.
Hotel Positioning
5 Stars Luxury part of LHW.
Development strategy
After 21 years of existence, a development mainly in South East Asia and Middle East – the group Minor decided to expand the brand Anantara in Europe (Rome, Budapest, Amsterdam….) and now the first hotel in France in Nice !
Hotel Anantara Plaza Nice
History & Story
Hotel built in 1840 and opened in 1851, from the architect Scoffier and then totally remodeled in 1920 by Charles Dalmas who gave the cachet “Belle Epoque” to the building.
The building has always been an hotel, it will open for the first time as a luxury property.
Date Renewal
Grand reopening after 3 years of renovation and rebranded as an Anantara.
Date added extensions
N/A
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Historical Belle Epoque Hotel from 1848, completely renovated in december 2022
• Perfect location, 15 min from Nice International Airport by car, 2 min walking distance from the old city, the sea and albert 1er garden.
• One of the best panoramic rooftop restaurant in Nice with 360 views
• Anantara Spa, 300 sqm of wellness area with treatment rooms
• Discover exclusive local experience and delve deep into the culture, nature and history of the city
Location
Our landmark hotel is located in Nice’s Carré d’Or overlooking the Jardin Albert 1er and the brilliant blue Baie des Anges just beyond. Surrounded by the city’s most exclusive boutiques, including Cartier, Tiffany and Hermes, our central location means the Place Massena and Promenade des Anglais are both just a few minutes’ walk away.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Beach on La Promenade des Anglais
• Luxury Shopping on Avenue de Verdun
• Discovery of the historical town of Nice, a few steps from the hotel
• Variety of well known museums: Matisse, Chagall, Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art…
Fun Facts
• Charles Dalmas, the Architect responsible of the Belle Epoque style of the Facade has also created Le Carlton, Le Miramar and Le Boscolo Exedra which are famous properties on the French Riviera
• La Promenade des Anglais’name came from 1760, when British travelers used to come to Nice during winter season to enjoy the warm weather.
Children’s Corner
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HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 38 Junior Suites and Suites
• Number of Luxury rooms: 64 rooms (from Deluxe garden & sea view to Premium sea & garden view)
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 151 rooms in total
Restaurants & Bars
• Rooftop Restaurant SEEN by Olivier open for Lunch & Diner – Thomas Colette
• Rooftop Bar SEEN by Olivier open from noon
• Les Colonnades – Lobby, Tea time & Pastries from 11am to 6:30pm
• Room Service 24/7 : Thomas Colette
Wellness
• Hammam and Sauna
• 5 treatments rooms
• Fitness class, Yoga class, Personal trainer
• Fitness open 24/7
Corporate & Celebration Events
• 4 meeting spaced from 25 to 63sqm for around 15 persons in U shape style,
• 1 ballroom of 310sqm for 260 persons in Theater style : this space can be devided in 2 separates rooms.
• 1 event space on the rooftop for 70 persons in Cocktail style,
• Rooftop area for up to 300 persons reception.
Extra Notable Features
• Signature Anantara experiences : Spectacular adventures and endless places to visit.
• Partnership with Rhul private beach located in front of the Hotel
• Yoga classes
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
• Not Applicable – New opening 2022
Number of employees
between 150 & 200